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From Invisible to Authentic: One Woman's Journey From Psychological Abuse to Self-Discovery

From Invisible to Authentic: One Woman's Journey From Psychological Abuse to Self-Discovery

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 Is it possible to transform completely in 18 months after being lost for 22 years?Kristen Crabtree shares her path from 22 years of psychological abuse to profound self-discovery. "You're a 55-year-old woman. You don't need her permission." Those words from a friend became Kristen's wake-up call. She rediscovered a book she wrote in 1999—filled with exercises to excavate the self. Through trauma therapy, meditation, and talking to her "true self" out loud, Kristen transformed in just 18 months. Now she helps others through Paramour Paradox. Her message? You are your own expert. The first step is quieting your mind. The rest unfolds from awareness.Kristen Crabtree is an author and Certified Divorce Coach helping people who've spent decades being steady, dependable, and invisible rediscover who they are. She's the creator of Paramour Paradox, a self-recovery ecosystem, and author of "Be the You That's More You Than You've Ever Been." After 52 years of forgetting who she was—including 22 years in a psychologically abusive marriage—Kristen rebuilt her life by excavating her truth, one layer at a time. Through meditation, therapy, and what she calls "talking to her true self," she transformed in 18 months and now guides others to do the same.About The Show: The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we’re given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.In This Episode: (00:00) Leaving a 22-Year Marriage(04:59) The Bathroom Floor Moment(10:14) Realizing "I Was Non-Existent"(16:42) Understanding the Control Dynamics(20:15) MidLife Transition Mastery Ad(22:05) The Therapist's Pivotal Question(27:35) Talking to True Self(33:44) From 1999 Book to Rapid Transformation(39:57) Transition Mastery Coaching Ad(41:59) Building New Relationships(51:06) The "Who Am I" ToolLike, subscribe, and send us your comments and feedback.Resources:https://www.paramourparadox.com/connect@paramourparadox.com Facebook and Instagram at @ParamourParadox.Email Art BlanchfordLife in Transition WebsiteLife in Transition on IGLife in Transition on FBJoin Our Community: https://www.lifeintransition.online/My new book PURPOSEFUL LIVING is out now. Order it now: https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSEFUL-LIVING-Wisdom-Coming-Complex/dp/1963913922Explore our website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ for more in-depth information and resources, and to download the 8-step guide to mastering mid-life transitions.The views and opinions expressed on the Life In Transition podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.
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